Russell Finn... but Stefano says he's at 2451 18th Street NW, not NE. You put him 36 blocks away from his actual location. :-) Unfortunately Google couldn't come up with a match for that address, but there's an International Student House at 1825 R St NW, which I think is the same building but facing the other street. In that case, you're only about a mile away (twelve blocks or so), which is easily within walking distance, and through a decent neighborhood. See here for a map: -- Russell Finn

Unfortunately Google couldn't come up with a match for that address,but there's an International Student House at 1825 R St NW, which Ithink is the same building but facing the other street. In that case,you're only about a mile away (twelve blocks or so), which is easilywithin walking distance, and through a decent neighborhood. See herefor a map:<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%3A%201825%20R%20St%20NW%2C%20Washington%2C%20DC%2020009%20to%3A%20800%2021st%20St%20NW%2C%20Washington%2C%20DC%2020006&spn=0.022735595703125%2C0.02906908411782183&hl=en>

Kevin ColeI just got back from hosteling in Seattle late last night, so this info is probably a bit too late to be of much use to you. You've probably found out all you need to know by now... But, speaking as a DC resident who lives quite close to where you're staying, * Define "Walking Distance". ;-) Considering your choice of accomodations, you probably walk a reasonable amount. If you're up at a reasonable hour, it's "walking distance" by my definition, but I'm a late riser, so I'll walk HOME, but

I just got back from hosteling in Seattle late last night, so thisinfo is probably a bit too late to be of much use to you. You'veprobably found out all you need to know by now... But, speaking as aDC resident who lives quite close to where you're staying,

* Define "Walking Distance". ;-) Considering your choice ofaccomodations, you probably walk a reasonable amount. If you're upat a reasonable hour, it's "walking distance" by my definition, butI'm a late riser, so I'll walk HOME, but probably take public transitto arrive early enough for the start of things.

* You'll be in the heart of Adams Morgan.

* The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA, pronounced"wuh-matta") has a web site, but it can be a wee bit slow. Stayaway from the interactive map.

* The closest Metrorail is Woodley Park/National Zoo/Adams Morgan,about an 8 minute walk from the ISC. That's on the Red Line.You'll either have to transfer to the Orange or Blue lines at MetroCenter station, or get off at Dupont Circle or Farragut North andwalk. (If you opt for transferring, get off at Metro Center andlook for an escalator going DOWN. At that point catch either theOrange Line to Vienna or a Blue Line to Franconia/Springfield. Ride3 stops from Metro Center. System maps available at:http://www.wmata.com/tripplanner/maps.cfm

* The most direct route from where you are to PyCon is probably thebus. The L1 bus has a stop a block from PyCon. You'll need to walkwest to Connecticut Avenue to pick it up. However, it's not themost frequent of buses so check the schedule. Schedule available at:http://www.wmata.com/timetables/dc/L1-2-4.pdf

* Adams Morgan has a lot of night life, clubs, restaurants. Noisy,but relatively safe, provided you're not in the area at 2 AM.(There HAS been serious trouble in the area after the bars haveclosed, so don't wander around late at night.) If you have notdined on Ethiopian cuisine, you'd do well to indulge while stayingin Adams Morgan. Lots of Ethiopian restaurants. (Personal favoriteis the Meskerem, about a block or two north of where you're stayingon the west side of 18th Street, a block south of Columbia Road.)

Michael DroettboomThe Washington Metro Transit Authority has a great trip planner that can help get anywhere on bus/metro. In general, the transit system is very good for a U.S. city. http://www.wmata.com/ Mike Stefano Masini wrote:

YubaThat sounds more like it!! I'm arriving into National Airport about 6:00, so I'm guessing I'll hit GW Student Center about 7:30 or so. I was under the impression that there was a metro stop at the airport and one near the Student Center (all my documentation is back at home and I'm at work). Am I going to be able to get to the International Studnet Center from National? Thanks! --greg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using

That sounds more like it!! I'm arriving into National Airport about 6:00, soI'm guessing I'll hit GW Student Center about 7:30 or so. I was under theimpression that there was a metro stop at the airport and one near the StudentCenter (all my documentation is back at home and I'm at work). Am I going tobe able to get to the International Studnet Center from National?

Thanks!--greg

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Stefano MasiniPfeww! :) I'm in your same situation. As far as I could tell from the airport website, there should be a shuttle bringing from the airport to the metro stop. And then, from the metro stop we should be able to get quite near the Student Center. From the student center there should be bus lines H1 and L2 going right into the campus, if walking for a dozen blocks is too much. If I'm wrong, anybody from DC please correct me. Anyway, thanks for the many responses! -stefano

That sounds more like it!! I'm arriving into National Airport about 6:00, soI'm guessing I'll hit GW Student Center about 7:30 or so. I was under theimpression that there was a metro stop at the airport and one near the StudentCenter (all my documentation is back at home and I'm at work). Am I going tobe able to get to the International Studnet Center from National?

I'm in your same situation.As far as I could tell from the airport website, there should be ashuttle bringing from the airport to the metro stop. And then, from themetro stop we should be able to get quite near the Student Center.

From the student center there should be bus lines H1 and L2 going rightinto the campus, if walking for a dozen blocks is too much.

A.M. KuchlingYou don't need a shuttle if you're arriving at National; there's a walkway to the metro. You'll need to take the blue line train to PyCon; don't take the yellow train by accident. If you're arriving at Dulles, you will need to take a shuttle; that shuttle will take you to West Falls Church station on the orange line. PyCon is at the Foggy Bottom station on the orange and blue lines. --amk

On Mon, Mar 21, 2005 at 07:15:26PM +0100, Stefano Masini wrote:As far as I could tell from the airport website, there should be ashuttle bringing from the airport to the metro stop. And then, from themetro stop we should be able to get quite near the Student Center.

You don't need a shuttle if you're arriving at National; there's awalkway to the metro. You'll need to take the blue line train toPyCon; don't take the yellow train by accident.

If you're arriving at Dulles, you will need to take a shuttle; thatshuttle will take you to West Falls Church station on the orange line.PyCon is at the Foggy Bottom station on the orange and blue lines.

Kevin ColeThe airport is directly connected to the Metrorail. No need for a shuttle. Look for signs in National Airport directing you to the Metro bridge. When you enter the station, after getting your fare card, be sure to pick up a bus transfer. (Get them when ENTERING the system -- i.e. at National not when LEAVING. Some bus drivers get persnickity about that.) From the airport you can catch either the Blue line or the Yellow line into the city. (Blue Line to Largo Town Center or Yellow Line to Mt.

The airport is directly connected to the Metrorail. No need for ashuttle. Look for signs in National Airport directing you to the Metrobridge. When you enter the station, after getting your fare card, besure to pick up a bus transfer. (Get them when ENTERING the system --i.e. at National not when LEAVING. Some bus drivers get persnickityabout that.) From the airport you can catch either the Blue line orthe Yellow line into the city. (Blue Line to Largo Town Center orYellow Line to Mt. Vernon Square/7th St Convention Center.) Get offat Foggy Bottom GWU for PyCon. Or transfer to the Red Line (either atMetro Center or Gallery Place, depending on which line you're on) andget off at Woodley Park/National Zoo/Adams Morgan for the ISC. Thereare a few different buses from the Metrorail station to the ISC. Thecheapest is the U Street/Cardoza Link buses, which are smaller thanthe regular city buses. Might even be free with the transfer.